It is observed that characteristic X-ray spectra of elements show regularity. When frequency to the power 'n' i.e. vn of X-rays emitted is plotted against atomic number 'Z', following graph is obtained.
The value of 'n' is
(A)1
(B)2
(C)21✓ Correct
(D)3
Answer: (C)
Solution
By Moseley's law the frequency of a characteristic X-ray line varies with atomic number as ν=a(Z−b), so ν1/2 is a linear function of Z. A straight-line plot of νn against Z therefore requires the exponent to be one-half.
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